What You Need To Know About Wearing Vintage Hats

By Stephen Patterson


Many people love the idea of mixing classic clothing pieces with more modern ones. This can be a great way to get a custom wardrobe that expresses your sense of style clearly. If you love the idea of choosing older accessories you may want to think about adding vintage hats to your wardrobe. Here are some things that you need to consider before you go shopping for these fun and exciting fashion pieces.

You may be surprised to find out how long these items have been popular. Although wearing them is less common than it used to be, there are many social events and occasions where a person is not considered fully dressed unless they have something on their head. Over time, styles have changed although passion for headgear has not.

If you are just starting to collect headgear, you may not know where to look for truly vintage pieces. Often thrift shops will have some to choose from. There are also websites that will feature reproductions of more classic styles as well. Some estate sales or auctions may have some available as well. You may want to do some research before you attend these kinds of events so you know what you are looking for.

One thing to consider when choosing a hat is what season it is. These items can be made out of a variety of different materials and some of them are better suited to certain seasons. For example, a vintage straw boater will look beautiful during warmer months but may look out of place during the fall or winter.

You should also think about how to balance your outfit as well. Clearly, you want to make sure that your headpiece is the center of attention. Choosing an understated outfit to wear with it can really give you the balanced look you are going for. You may be tempted to mix in other accessories as well but unless they are from the same time period as your hat you may find that your overall appearance isn't quite what you hoped it would be.

You may also want to consider what kind of an event you are attending. For example, if you are attending a wedding or other event where you may be more dressed up, a fancier hat may be a better choice than one that is more casual. Women often have a wider range of options to choose from but men do have some variety here as well.

Caring for your piece properly is the key to ensuring it will look good for years. Some materials can become brittle or easily damaged. You want to make sure that you do not store cloth versions in areas where they are exposed to sunlight as this can cause them to fade. Fur options may need special handling to prevent moths from being attracted to, and damaging, them.

Wearing your hat can be a fun and exciting. You may be surprised at the amount of attention that you get. If you are wearing a truly unusual style you may find that people will ask you questions about it so be prepared to talk about why you love these fun and beautiful fashion objects.




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